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Fuel:
1.8T 190bhp
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.6 l/100 km.
1.8T 190bhp quattro
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.4 l/100 km.
I've done 110k miles in my S Line. So 177k km.
Average pump prices over the last 10 years:
http://www.racfoundation.org/data/uk-pump-prices-over-time
http://www.speedlimit.org.uk/petrolprices.html
10 year average is just over 102p litre.
1,770(k)km X 8.6l = 15,222l of fuel burned
15,222 X 102p = £15,526 spent on fuel
In my scenario running a quattro would cost around £1500 (8.6l +10% or so) more (over +10 years). So that would be £1500 plus the additional cost of obtaining a B6 quattro +10 years ago which commanded a good couple' grand premium at the time.
Through my ownership I don't feel I can place a £3-4k value on quattro, for me personally, when I don't feel I ever missed it. However (and I know this sounds stupid) the S Line styling has been a crucial part of me keeping the car so long. It still looks modern and fresh to me. Dolphin grey and waxed, it still caches my eye in the car park every day and I love it. Quattro (on its own) would not be doing that same thing for me.
Interesting to work out anyway (and see about weight) -thanks!
I moved from a manual A4 to auto trans in an A6, the convenience during a long commute was worth it, but the pulling out at a junction is more about the delay with auto than with the 2 vs 4wd.
I would choose the functions of S-line over Quattro every time, if you have a short commute, buy a manual too.
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Im with you with fwd i had a subrau impreza before my a4 b7 in the sub i could pull out foot planted no problems however my b7 which is 140bh stock with a box to 170ish the esp come on or wheels spin if i plant my foot down to pull out fast which is ****. So id deffo get quattro next timeI'll mark you down for Quattro S Line, okay?
- Tyres weren't in the question Jake stick to the script please I can't work out your answer,
- first of all you said:I'd go s-line with a good set of tyres over quattro any day.
- The last thing you said was:Wish mine had quattro but that's a different story as it was fine with stock power.
Alexjb, the type of junction I meant was onto a 60 mph A road where you have to be quick to get on it, I should have been more specific. In the Passat a little provocation was all it needed to spin the wheels at that junction, followed by me cursing "c'mon grip ya barsteward" but in the Quattro it just grips and goes with so little fuss, it's amazing.
Anyway that's all for now, have a good day gents
Read again Calum;
- Tyres weren't in the question Jake stick to the script please I can't work out your answer,
- first of all you said:I'd go s-line with a good set of tyres over quattro any day.
- The last thing you said was:Wish mine had quattro but that's a different story as it was fine with stock power.
I'd go s-line with a good set of tyres over quattro any day
unless we're talking cars with more bhp than stock
Wish mine had quattro but that's a different story as it was fine with stock power and a decent set of rubber.
Read again Calum;
Don't ask questions if you aren't open to answers, clearly didn't even read mine properly haha.
It's always going to be Quattro for me.
Since 1987, I've owned 58 (yes, fifty-eight!) Audi models. Till date, only 9 were FWD. I would never go back. If I truly want an S-Line, I would buy a Quattro version. If I already owned a Quattro n0n S-Line, and I was that attached to it, I would simply install S-Line front and rear bumpers, with the matching door blades and rear spoiler.
It's easy to replicate an S-Line model on a Quattro, not so easy or cheap to convert a FWD S-Line to AWD.
The best AWD I have used by far was my old Ford sierra XR 4x4, great car for its day, but then my A4 is FWD.
Anybody who was driving in the late 80's has a soft spot for a fast Ford, and I still do!!
Id go quattro ever time, the s-line is only interior parts and some badges on the outside I think.
Wonder what the difference is between s-line and sport springs?
I read 10 mm lower than sport but I dunno for sure?
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That would mean the S-line is 20mm lower than standard? Might find they are the same. I know the S-Line b6 was only available with the 1.8t engine.
You say that as if 1.8t was bad?
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Haha, no as own a 1.8t quattro
Quattro handling is outstanding, you don't have to worry about understeer or the back end trying to overtake the front end.
I take it you've not driven a properly setup car? My B7 Quattro S-Line is FAR from "outstanding" when it comes to handling.
Feels like the engine is in front of the headlights 99% of the time and just wants to understeer, even with new Bridgestone S001's all round.
My old Evo on the other hand could run rings round the Audi (quite literally) all day long.
As for the original question I would go Quattro over S-Line. Adding S-Line options over time can be done, adding Quattro can't. However as I mentioned above I have a Quattro S-Line anyway, so best of both worlds.
Got Bridgestone on my new A6 C7 quattro and cannot wait to get rid of them....
Tyres great ive just put a set of uniroyal rain sports and there great as all its done is rain where i live lolOh great it's a thread about tyres now
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